Evidence Review of ADAS Human Factors Research
Summary
The Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles published an evidence review summarising research from the National Centre for Social Research on human factors in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The review covers issues including driver over-reliance on ADAS, reduced attention during automated driving, and limited awareness of driver responsibilities when using features such as adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assistance. The research informs understanding of how drivers interact with emerging vehicle automation technologies.
What changed
The Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles published an evidence review summarising a rapid evidence assessment on human factors in advanced driver assistance systems. The review, commissioned from the National Centre for Social Research by the Department for Transport, examines how drivers understand and use ADAS technologies including cruise control, lane keeping assistance, and newer systems capable of controlling steering and speed for extended periods. Key research themes include over-reliance on automated systems, reduced driver attention, and limited awareness of remaining driver responsibilities.
For automotive manufacturers, policymakers, and safety researchers, the review provides foundational evidence on driver behaviour challenges that may need to be addressed through system design, user education, and regulatory frameworks. The findings highlight the importance of designing ADAS with appropriate driver engagement mechanisms and clear communication of system limitations and driver responsibilities.
What to do next
- Monitor for updates on ADAS human factors guidance
- Review research findings for implications on ADAS development and deployment
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Understanding human factors in advanced driver assistance systems: an evidence review
Literature review of the existing research on issues relating to human factors and advanced driver assistance systems.
From: Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Published 31 March 2026 Get emails about this page
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Summarises a rapid evidence assessment of emerging advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). ADAS, such as cruise control and lane keeping assistance, can enhance comfort and convenience and improve safety. Newer ADAS technologies can control steering and speed for longer periods than currently available driver‑assistance features, but will still require the driver to stay alert and responsible.
The assessment reviews research on how drivers understand and use these systems, including issues such as:
- over‑reliance
- reduced attention
- limited awareness of driver responsibilities The research from National Centre for Social Research was commissioned by the Department for Transport.
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